OWERING above the bustling city is the cloud-wreathed eyrie of the Grand Hyatt Shanghai, the “highest hotel” listed by Guinness in 2000, and an enduring favourite of on-the-go executive travellers and road warriors. With views that run forever in all directions, this iconic landmark is conveniently located at the heart of the financial district yet within quick reach of the major tourist and shopping attractions.

The Grand Hyatt is a versatile address but its real muscle comes in the form of extensive and customisable corporate meeting facilities that regularly rank it among the best Shanghai conference hotels. The Shanghai International Convention Centre is just minutes away. With attractive banqueting and event facilities, the hotel has hosted a slew of prestigious functions. Former US president Bill Clinton has been a keynote speaker here. But it’s not just the endless array of top brass that pulls in business travellers.

The hotel’s 548 rooms boast a contemporary, minimalist design fused with traditional Chinese décor and offer ample elbow-stretch space. They are equipped with Wireless Internet access, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views. The bathrooms epitomise class, with marble flooring, hi-tech ‘shower towers’ with three showerheads, heated mirrors, and clear glass sinks. For those with willing wallets, the hotel has 45 suites ranging from perky Grand Suites to the lavish Chairman Suite.

Dining options will satisfy the most adventurous palette, from Chinese and Japanese to Italian. For late evenings there’s the must-visit Cloud 9, a signature sky lounge on the 87th floor. Whether you’re toning up at the fitness centre, swimming laps, or enjoying a scrub at the spa, this is a top Shanghai conference hotel with a difference. With 17,060sq ft of event space, including function rooms and video-conferencing, it’s hard to go wrong.